Behind the Headlines February 2008 Archive

Prevention and Management of COPD
Posted Fri, Feb 22, 2008, 3:03 pm PST
COPD results from inflammation in the lungs caused by inhalation of noxious or toxic particles or gases. It limits the amount of air that can be…
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Do Vaccines Cause Autism?
Posted Fri, Feb 15, 2008, 3:32 pm PST
Some scientists have tried to link an apparent rise in the incidence of autism to an increasing number of childhood vaccines that used to contain…
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Is It Sinusitis or a Cold?
Posted Tue, Feb 12, 2008, 6:12 pm PST
Don't rush to your doctor for common symptoms of a cold, even if you have a headache or facial pain. Try putting up with them for at least two weeks.
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Tattoo Method Shows Promise as Vaccine Delivery System
Posted Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 11:17 am PST
The use of tattoo injections, coupled with the ability to rapidly produce large quantities of a vaccine, might prove extraordinarily valuable in a…
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Glucose Control: Increased Heart Attack Deaths in Type 2 Diabetes
Posted Fri, Feb 08, 2008, 10:30 am PST
People with type 2 diabetes should continue their efforts to control their blood glucose levels enough to prevent retinopathy, nephropathy, and…
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Recognizing Autism in Your Young Child
Posted Wed, Feb 06, 2008, 6:05 pm PST
It is crucial, if parents suspect autism, that they take their child to the pediatrician promptly, either to allay unnecessary fears or to begin some…
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I'm Dr. Simeon Margolis, professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Together, let’s explore the issues behind the headlines to help you navigate the health care maze.